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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.28, 1,574.97 and 617.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.28, 1,574.97 and 617.31 is: 851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.28 : 1,574.97 = 617.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.28/1,574.97 = 617.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.28x = 1,574.97 × 617.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.28x = 972,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,244.73/1,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.89

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